{"id":424341,"date":"2026-10-10T17:50:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T17:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/424341\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T17:50:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T17:50:34","slug":"dwight-wells-loved-ones-keep-anti-violence-work-going-in-miami-a-year-after-he-was-killed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/424341\/","title":{"rendered":"Dwight Wells’ loved ones keep anti-violence work going in Miami a year after he was killed"},"content":{"rendered":"

The legacy of a respected Miami<\/a> community leader lives on.<\/p>\n

“The life he lived spoke for itself; he was such a guy. I miss my son so much,” said Mary Robbins Brown, mother of Dwight Wells, known by loved ones as “Screamer”.<\/p>\n

It’s been one year since 40-year-old Wells was gunned down outside of his prominent Liberty City business<\/a>, Winning and Won Turkey Legs.<\/p>\n

“You took a great person away from us. Not only from his family, you took him away from a community that he was helping out. You took a good person away from us,” said Trawonna Barron, Wells’ sister.<\/p>\n

Wells founded Wheels Up, Guns Down, an organization focused on turning youth away from violence and pushing them towards a life of positivity.<\/p>\n

Wells advocated for a peaceful community and was heavily involved with the Miami youth. His loved ones say he dedicated his life to enriching his community.<\/p>\n

“I know him just for always helping and never saying no, and I think that was beautiful,” said Clarilee Ortiz.<\/p>\n

A year later, many questions remain<\/a>, and no arrests have been made. The family is still grappling with the loss of a man who meant so much to so many.<\/p>\n

“My son was a son a mother needed, I long for him right now,” said Brown.<\/p>\n

Loved ones created the Dwight “Screamer” Wells Foundation in his honor, hosting community outreach events to spread positivity and kindness to neighbors.<\/p>\n

“It’s to continue to honor his legacy \u2014 to honor the man who created such a legendary organization and helped so much,” said Dejourae Williams.<\/p>\n

“I miss you son, you were a delight to me. I love you, baby,” said Brown.<\/p>\n

City of Miami Police are still searching for the suspect and are asking anyone with any information to forward it; you can remain anonymous.<\/p>\n

Wells’ foundation is hosting Screamer Day on Sunday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At Charles Hadley Park in Miami, in his honor.<\/p>\n

Click here for more information on the Dwight “Screamer” Wells Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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